Overview

• The film follows cousins Fang Di and Tian Tian as they reunite after years of estrangement, confronting shared family trauma and financial burdens.
• Set against the backdrop of Xiangshan Film City, the story intertwines Fang Di’s work as a stunt performer with Tian Tian’s escape from a harrowing past.
• Flashbacks depict the cousins’ shared childhood struggles, shaped by addiction, debt, and gender dynamics in their family, which continue to impact their adult lives.
• Director Vivian Qu combines elements of drama, humor, and action to explore themes of exploitation, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom.
• Premiering at the Berlin Film Festival, the film has been praised for its emotional depth but critiqued for tonal inconsistencies and heavy-handed dialogue.